Kate Middleton's third baby is coming sooner than you might think

April showers bring royal babies! According to a Kensington Palace spokesperson, the Royal Highnesses are “delighted to confirm they are expecting a baby in April.”

There was speculation that Prince William had given away Kate Middeton’s due date in early September when he told members of the public “we just need Catherine to get over this first bit, then we can start celebrating next week.”

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The third royal baby could be born close to the couple’s wedding anniversary or to the birthday of Princess Charlotte. (Photo: PA

This led many to believe that the duchess was around 11 weeks pregnant at the time and would hit the 12 week point, marking the second trimester, a few days later.

The date could be close to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding anniversary, which is April 29, or Princess Charlotte‘s birthday, May 2.

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William and Kate’s youngest child, Princess Charlotte, was born in 2015. (Photo: PA)